The
biggest trade show in the premium cigar industry is less than one month
away, and show organizers say this one will set a record. The
International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association trade show
begins on August 2, and in a very positive sign for the cigar industry,
the IPCPR says the show will feature more booths than ever before.

“It’s going to be the largest one we’ve ever had—we have 1,361 booths,” said IPCPR CEO Bill Spann, in an interview with Cigar Insider,
the twice-monthly Internet newsletter from Cigar Aficionado. Spann said
the numbers exceed those during the cigar boom. “The largest number of
booths we’ve ever had—and we have a waiting list.”

The
show has grown considerably over the years. Last year the IPCPR had
1,260 booths. By comparison, 20 years ago in 1992, the organization
(which was then known as the RTDA) had but 247 booths.

For the full Q&A with Spann, see the current edition of Cigar Insider.

You can always come and hang out cigar bar in Downtown Disney. Its called Fuego by Sosa

D. GriffMELBOURNE, FLA, USA, July 31, 2012 10:21pm ET

Float Dub
Get away from your hotel bar. There are plenty of places there. Plus no extra tax on cigars! Just head 5 mins. east to Sand Lk Rd (restaurant/bar row w/ plenty outside seating. Or 5 miles west to Disney for Fuego by Sosa. Stogies @ Citywalk. Not to mention 3 Corona Superstores w/ late hrs. Plus, smoking in public parks!